Old Fort Niagara

10/16/2026

🌙 The wait is over. Ghosts of the Garrison begins tonight!

For two nights only, Old Fort Niagara transforms into an evening of storytelling, folklore, and eerie tales inspired by more than three centuries of history.

Follow the lantern light, explore the Fort after dark, and uncover stories that have lingered here for generations.

🎟️ Missed pre-sale? Tickets will be available at the door for $30 per person.

📅 Friday & Saturday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

🔦 Flashlights highly encouraged

History. Mystery. Legends. It all begins tonight. 👻

10/13/2026

🍂👻 This Friday and Saturday, the Fort comes alive after dark. 👻🍂

For two nights only, explore Old Fort Niagara by lantern light during Ghosts of the Garrison.

🎟️ Save by purchasing in advance! Discounted tickets are available through October 15: https://ghostsofthegarrison2026.eventbrite.com

Tickets will also be available at the door for $30 per person.

Step through the gates and wander at your own pace as stories unfold around you. Throughout the Fort, storytellers share tales of tragedy, mystery, battlefield encounters, strange happenings, and the people who left their mark on this place over more than three centuries.

Follow winding paths through the Fort's historic grounds. Stop where a story catches your attention. Linger by the fire. Wander toward the next lantern glowing in the distance.

The air is crisp. The walls are glowing. Firelight flickers across the parade ground.

And if the October chill catches up with you, warm up with hot c***r, soups, donuts, and other seasonal treats available for purchase throughout the evening. 🍎🍩

📅 October 16 & 17 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Whether you're drawn by history, mystery, folklore, or simply a memorable fall evening, there's no better time to experience Old Fort Niagara.

🔦 Bring a flashlight, bring a friend, and see where the stories take you.

Ghosts of the Garrison will be held rain or shine.

09/16/2026

🌙 Grab a lantern and gather round.

This October, Ghosts of the Garrison invites you to explore Old Fort Niagara after dark and discover the strange, spooky, and surprising stories hidden within nearly 300 years of history. From local legends to mysterious happenings, you'll experience the Fort in a way few visitors ever do.

Perfect for families, history buffs, and anyone who loves a good tale.

🎟️ October 16 & 17 | Tickets available now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghosts-of-the-garrison-tickets-1998568505199?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/09/2026

From musket demonstrations and military drills to cooking, music, and daily life, thousands of visitors experienced history firsthand at Old Fort Niagara this summer.

Living history helps transform historic buildings into places filled with people, stories, and experiences. As we head into fall, we're already preparing for the next season of bringing the Fort's past to life.

What's your favorite memory from visiting this year?

09/02/2026

Come join us for our War of 1812 Weekend on Sept 5 and 6! This will be an immersive look at life at the Fort when it found itself on the front lines of “America’s second war of independence.” Expect living history camps, a special guest lecture, tactical, military arms and uniform demonstrations, and much more.

🗓️ Get tickets here: https://www.oldfortniagara.org/plan-your-visit

09/01/2026

👻 NEW EVENT! Tickets for Ghosts of the Garrison are now on sale!

This fall, experience Old Fort Niagara after dark in a whole new way.

Ghosts of the Garrison explores the legends, mysteries, and historical accounts that have surrounded the Fort for more than 300 years. Journey through the grounds at night as you uncover fascinating stories of the people, events, and folklore that shaped the Niagara Frontier.

After all, a place with more than three centuries of history is bound to collect a few stories along the way. Join us and discover why some of them are still told today.

🎟️ October 16 & 17 | Tickets available now on Eventbrite!

An Evening of History, Mystery, and Legend at Old Fort Niagara

09/01/2026

🍂 History is always in season at Old Fort Niagara! 🍂

Visit us daily from 10 am to 4 pm through October 18 and discover what makes the Fort one of Western New York's most treasured historic sites.

Please note that we transition to more limited winter hours after October 18, but the Fort remains open year-round.

08/27/2026

Step back in time at Old Fort Niagara Sept. 5–6! ⚔️

War of 1812 Weekend brings the Niagara Frontier’s history to life with living history camps, tactical demonstrations, military arms and uniforms, Regency Era civilian life, hot shot demonstrations, and more.

Make Old Fort Niagara part of your September plans and experience history where it happened.

08/26/2026

👻 A headless soldier seen on a stormy night. A man who vanished without a trace. Strange stories have echoed through Fort Niagara for generations.

This October, experience the Fort after dark during Ghosts of the Garrison, a new evening event that explores the fascinating intersection of history, folklore, and mystery. Journey through the grounds by lantern light and discover the tales, traditions, and unexplained stories that have become part of Fort Niagara's legacy.

🎟 Tickets go on sale September 1.

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08/18/2026

Often called America's second war of independence, the War of 1812 engulfed the Niagara Frontier. Our War of 1812 Weekend over Sept 5-6 features living history camps, tactical demonstrations, military arms and uniform demonstrations, glimpses into Regency Era civilian life, hot shot demonstrations and a special guest lecture. You’re not going to want to miss this!

🗓️ View the full schedule here: https://www.oldfortniagara.org/special-events